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> Do hackers ask for ransom as a single payment, or there is more of a scalable repeatable business model with recurring revenue? A subscription service seems
by outworlder 4y ago
> Do hackers ask for ransom as a single payment, or there is more of a scalable repeatable business model with recurring revenue? A subscription service seems convenient.
Given that in many cases they are more skilled than the actual cybersec folks in those companies, they should charge a fee to monitor their systems.
There's prior art for that business model. I'm told it was popular in Italy many years ago.
- grugagag 4y agoPen testing is a thing even though I don’t know how attractive it is for hackers to do, full time. And probably black hat hacking is more rewarding in financial terms but also riskier.
- nyc_data_geek1 4y agoCongratulations, you just invented MDR, Managed Detection and Response.